F.L. Roberts & Co. is a 4th generation family-owned business founded in 1920 by Frank L. Roberts as an automotive parts and tire business in the south end of Springfield. Today, F.L. Roberts is the largest independent petroleum marketer in Western Massachusetts. Their network of automotive service companies includes 28 convenience stores, 20 car washes, 9 Jiffy Lubes, 2 truck refueling centers and the Whately Diner.